releaseOCT 27
Added GPT-6.1 Terra model to the Codex model catalogs
GPT-6.1 Terra is now available in Codex's model catalogs. This expands the available model options for developers choosing tools for their projects.
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featureOCT 27
Enabled memory v2 by default for new Codex profiles
Memory v2 is now the default for fresh profiles, with support for importing external-agent memories. This improves memory management and persistence capabilities for new users.
featureOCT 27
Added built-in Google Cloud Vertex AI provider to Codex CLI
Users can now configure Codex CLI with model_provider = "gcp" to use Google Cloud Vertex AI directly. This enables developers to leverage Google's cloud AI infrastructure without additional configuration.
featureOCT 27
Enabled real-time reasoning effort adjustment during conversations
Users can now change reasoning effort settings for supported models during active conversations instead of only at the start. This provides more flexibility for optimizing model behavior on-the-fly.
featureOCT 27
Added experimental attached thread forks to app-server API
The Codex app-server API now supports experimental attached thread forks, enabling new workflows for agent conversation management and orchestration.
featureOCT 23
Codex CLI 0.164.0 adds inline arguments for model, reasoning effort, speed, and permission configuration
Developers can now set model and permission profiles directly via /model and /permissions inline arguments. This enables programmatic control and scriptable configuration without menu navigation, improving automation workflows.
featureOCT 23
Codex CLI 0.164.0 adds credential masking for remote Bash and Zsh commands
Sensitive credentials are now automatically masked during supported remote Bash commands and Zsh snapshot sessions, including credentials from custom providers. This improves security posture when running commands that might expose secrets.
featureOCT 23
Codex CLI 0.164.0 adds OAuth and account grant authentication for enterprise MCP connections
Enterprise MCP connections now support authentication via eligible Codex account grants or dedicated sign-in, including OAuth clients requiring secrets. This enables more secure and flexible enterprise integration patterns.
featureOCT 23
Codex CLI 0.164.0 adds ten preset slots for reusable prompts and slash commands
Developers can save frequently-used prompts and commands in numbered /presets slots (1-10) with keyboard menu access for quick invocation. This reduces repetition and improves productivity for common workflows.
featureOCT 23
Codex CLI 0.164.0 adds image preview support in terminal with Kitty and Sixel graphics
Images viewed and generated by Codex can now be previewed in fullscreen on terminals supporting Kitty or Sixel graphics protocols. This improves the developer experience when working with image generation and analysis.
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